CYCLIC ACTIVITIES OF LIFE 253 



The seasonal variations in the life cycle 

 of plants yield additional examples, and a 

 great correlation of many life cycles involving 

 several different species of plants and animals 

 in harmonious sequence, is observable in the 

 order of appearance of the minute creatures, 

 in pond and ocean, and upon earth, with the 

 coming of the spring. 



Here, then, we stand at the end of our 

 review of inorganic and organic evolution, 

 and of the origin and nature of life. There is 

 continuity and consistency in it all ; there 

 is beauty in it and design in it. 



There is a scheme in it all and an eternal 

 purpose which is ever progressing. It means 

 something that this much has been revealed 

 to us, and having once seen it there comes a 

 touch of illumination and faith, that kindles 

 something sacred within the mind akin to 

 reverence and love. One must needs work 

 for the highest and for more knowledge of this 

 revelation, whatever the future may hold in 

 store, for we do not now know how more and 

 more glorious things may yet be. 



Liverpool, November 1st, 1912. 



